Recipe Name Lentil-Walnut Burgers Submitted by Spirulinagirl Recipe Description From Moosewood Quantity 5 Quantity Unit burger Prep Time (minutes) 35 Cook Time (minutes) 15 Ready In (minutes) 50

Ingredients Amount Measure Ingredient 3/4 cup dry lentils 1 1/2 cups (8 fl oz) water 2 tablespoons cider vinegar 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 cup, chopped Onion, minced 4 cloves garlic minced 10 large Mushrooms, minced 1/2 cups, chopped walnuts, very finely minced 1 teaspoon salt 1 bunch Spinach, chopped, about 1/2 lb 1 teaspoon Dry Mustard 1 dash pepper, to taste 1/2 cup wheat germ Steps Sequence Step 1 Place lentils and water in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer, partially covered, for about 30 minutes, or until the lentils are soft and the liquid is gone. Transfer to a medium sized bowl, add the vinegar, and mash well 2 Heat oil in a medium-sized skillet. Add onions and saute over medium heat for about 5 minutes. Add all remaining ingredients except wheat germ, and saute 5 to 10 minutes, or until all the vegetables are tender. Add the saute and crumbs to the lentils and mix well. Chill about 1 hour before forming patties 3 Form 4-inch-diameter burgers. Fry in a small amount of hot oil on both sides until heated through and crispy on the outside, or broil for 5-8 minutes on each side.